[en] Various kinds of noise (i.e., perturbations which hide a desired signal) are described. Thermal noise, shot noise, and 1/f noise are introduced. Evaluation of noise in relation to the useful signal is explained. Noise generators in a transistor; and noise measurement are treated

[en] Observations of noise levels in DFR sensors over its 14 year operating period as a fast neutron irradiation test reactor are reported. The development of noise analysis techniques to form useful operational guides and tools is described in three areas: power noise; acoustic detection of entrained gas and overheated fuel; and thermal noise as an indicator of incipient boiling. (U.K.)

[en] This event is a global conference that attracts delegates and speakers from around the world to talk about environmental and occupational noise. The conference provides industry, government, the public, academics and acoustical professionals worldwide with the opportunity to share experiences and innovations in environmental and applied acoustics; specifically noise identification, measurement, regulation and control. Presentation of new research, technical developments, and case studies were given during the event. All 21 presentations from the conference were processed separately for inclusion in this database.

[en] We study linear responses of a stochastic bistable system driven by dichotomic noise to a weak periodic signal. We show that the effect of stochastic resonance can be greatly enhanced in comparison with the conventional case when dichotomic forcing is absent, that is, both the signal-to-noise ratio and the spectral power amplification reach much greater values than in the standard stochastic resonance setup. (c) 2000 The American Physical Society

[en] Johnson Noise Thermometry is an drift-free temperature measurement method which is able to maintain the best accuracy without calibration for a long period. Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and Thermocouples used widely in power plants have the drift problem which causes a measurement error. Despite the advantage of Johnson Noise thermometry, it has not been used because it is very sensitive to electromagnetic noise and environment. It also requires more complicated signal processing methods. This paper presents the characteristics of Johnson Noise thermometry and various implementation method proposed over the past decades time period. The key factor in development of a noise thermometer is how to extract the tiny noise signal from the sensor and discriminate out the unnecessary noise interference from the environments. The new digital technology of fast signal processing skill will useful to challenge the existing problems fir commercialization of noise thermometry

[en] This research studies the reduction and the estimation of the noise level within a redundant configuration of low-cost (MEMS-type) inertial measurement units (IMUs). Firstly, independent observations between units and sensors are assumed and the theoretical decrease in the system noise level is analyzed in an experiment with four MEMS-IMU triads. Then, more complex scenarios are presented in which the noise level can vary in time and for each sensor. A statistical method employed for studying the volatility of financial markets (GARCH) is adapted and tested for the usage with inertial data. This paper demonstrates experimentally and through simulations the benefit of direct noise estimation in redundant IMU setups

[en] Further to complaints about the noise generated by a Micon 600 kW wind turbine, measurements of both noise immission and noise emission were performed at the Torseroed site. The measurements and analysis presented in this report were carried out by following the recommendations of the IEA documents for noise emission and immission measurements. It was found that the immission level, i.e. the wind turbine sound, at one of the nearest dwelling, namely Solglaentan, is 39 dB(A) for a wind speed of 8 m/s at hub height. Measurements carried out close to the turbine show that the sound power level of the turbine is 4.3 dB higher than the A-weighted level given by the supplier. Furthermore, the noise level increases more rapidly as a function of the wind speed than what is expected from the values furnished by the manufacturer. The measurements results also show that the background noise level is unusually low at Solglaentan

[en] Noise signals can yield information on both the dynamic and steady-state performance of a system. Application of signal noise presents many challenges which can be met successfully, resulting in significant benefits. The concept and characteristics of signal noise and the benefits that can be obtained through use of signal noise are discussed. Results from practical applications to nuclear systems are given with emphasis on applications to the Gentilly-1 reactor

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[en] For computer-simulation experiments in the development of noise monitoring systems three methods of generating ergodic Gaussian random noise with specified spectral properties have been investigated: digital filtering of white noise with optimum symmetric FIR filters, a modified Rice formulation and an approximation of the Kac representation of noise. The proposed modified Rice formulation is a new noise generation method which is most efficient with regard to the computation time. By windowing subsequent Rice sequences a smooth noise record of any desired length can be produced. (author)